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  • Consultation letter on establishment of special health authorities

    As part of the preparatory work for the NHS Commissioning Board and the Health Research Authority, we are currently seeking the views of those representing staff who may be transferred to the proposed NHS Commissioning Board…

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  • Commissioning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12

    Letter concerning prison based substance misuse services 2011/12.

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  • London 2012 - one year to go

    One year from today, on 27 July 2012, the Olympic Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. External site: [London 2012 website](http://www.london2012.com/) E…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apply now for funding to support voluntary projects in health and social care

    The 2012-13 Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund is now open for applications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on draft suicide prevention strategy

    Over the past 10 years, there has been progress in reducing the already relatively low suicide rate in England. However, there were still nearly 4,400 suicides in England in 2009, the latest year for which national data is a…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commissioning cancer services

    Developing cancer commissioning guidance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A national strategy for carers

    Setting out government's priorities for carers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chief Dental Officer update

    The May 2011 edition of the CDO update includes a foreword from Chief Dental Officer Barry Cockcroft that includes details of practices taking part in piloting elements of a new dental contract.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dementia commissioning pack launched

    A new resource to support clinical commissioning groups in designing and purchasing high quality dementia services has been launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Living Well With Dementia: A national dementia strategy

    Setting out a vision to transform dementia services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Engaging NHS staff with QIPP

    QIPP is engaging large numbers of NHS staff to lead and support change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping the public choose healthier diets

    The Department of Health works in partnership with the food industry, charities, and other Government and non-governmental organisations to help the public choose healthier diets as part of a healthier lifestyle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spreading innovation in the NHS: call for evidence and ideas

    The call for ideas and evidence on how the adoption and spread of innovation can be accelerated throughout the NHS is still open for contributions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS

    The white paper, Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS, was published in July 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Long term conditions e-learning tools for NHS and social care workforce

    There are a number of online resources available to help the NHS and social care workforce in their work with people suffering from long term conditions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Outcome of the review of NHS student support

    The review of the NHS bursary scheme, which provides financial support to students undertaking eligible healthcare courses has concluded that, in the future, eligible students will all have access to the same package of fina…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The role of patient safety

    The Department of Health's White Paper, Equity and excellence: Liberating the NHS, puts safety services at the heart of its proposals.  The supporting consultation document on the development of an outcomes framework al…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Personal health budgets update – July 2011

    The latest edition of the personal health budgets newsletter has been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New physical activity guidelines

    New physical activity guidelines have been published by the four UK Chief Medical Officers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public health responsibility deal

    What we eat, how much we drink and how active we are is heavily shaped by our environment.  Creating the right environment can encourage and empower people to take responsibility for their health and make healthy choices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government